The Witcher Casts Danish Actor Kim Bodnia as Vesemir + Filming Updates + Other Updates

[zodgory]

Introducing Vesemir: Kim Bodnia will play the Continent's oldest and most experienced Witcher in Season 2 of #TheWitcher. pic.twitter.com/HAmYciZ5K4
- NX (@NXOnNetflix) February 28, 2020
While it had been rumored that the producers were in talks with Mark Hamill, ultimately the role of Vesemir has gone to Danish actor Kim Bodnia (Killing Eve, The

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[yami_no_hoshi]

I haven't watched this show but I just wanted to say that I love him in Killing Eve, he and Jodie play off each other so well.

I heard people compare this to GOT (when it was good I guess lol), maybe I should give it a shot.

[ewanspotter]

It’s so not GOT. More Xena than GOT. Maybe, like, the look of the show - it’s pretty and looks excellent- but it doesn’t take itself that seriously.

[yami_no_hoshi]

maybe the fantasy aspect? I love the Xena comparison! that def makes me want to watch it more since I loved Xena lol

[ewanspotter]

There is a pretty extensive mythology/history in both so I guess that comparison is there. It definitely doesn’t hold your hand through the first episode - just sort of throws you to the wolves of plot. The GOT pilot did that too. It takes a few episodes to figure out what’s what (no spoilers but I can see why some people wouldn’t like it for that reason - but it’s spelled out by episode 3 or 4). But yes, its high budget syndication TV and I adore it. 😂 The first episode maybe not so much, but the second is like a different series. (The bard appears in the second episode and he’s like the goofy, plot-driving sidekick with a lute. Like if Gabrielle and Joxer had a baby.)

[clymnestra]

awww I'm sure he will do great, but I know Mark Hamill wanted to be Vesemir and I want all the things for Mark Hamill <3

[ewanspotter]

I’m 50/50. I love Hamill, but I’m kind of happy it’s an “unknown” actor (I mean, I know him, but a wider audience doesn’t). It helps me get into the character. I have a hard time not seeing the mega famous actor.

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[honeebs]

Old headshot eh, cool cool.

[a_ludgate]

I love him in Killing Eve! I'm excited about this.